Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky vs Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Suntory Hibiki Blended WhiskyHighland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
DistilleryHibikiHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%48.1%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£799£999
Rating5.00/5

Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value5/100

Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky is better value at £799 vs £999.

For beginners: Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£799 vs £999)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£999 vs £799)

Who should buy Suntory?

Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky

VanillaMalt ExtractSherried

Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokeyDried FruitOld Wood

Where to buy

Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky

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